Culinary Institute Inc
Houston, Texas · Private, for-profit
Of 2 assessed programs, 1 leave graduates out-earning a typical Texas high-school graduate (about $34,809/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 1 could not be assessed.
What would this cost you?
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $30,428 |
| All families (average) | $30,428 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). It reflects students who received federal aid.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
2 of 3 programs could be assessed 67% have an earnings verdict
| Program | Degree | Median earnings | vs a high-school grad | Verdict | Median debt | Years to repay | Recent completers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts | Associate's Degree | $41,359 | +$6,550 | clears the bar | $26,531 | 4.1 yrs | 68 |
| Culinary Arts | Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $34,608 | -$201 | falls short | $12,250 | insufficient data | 40 |
| Culinary Arts | Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification) | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data | insufficient data |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, release 2026-06-10. Earnings are medians measured four years after completion, compared with the state high-school-graduate benchmark ($34,809/yr). Debt is federal loans only. Suppressed values are shown as insufficient data, never imputed. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise.